Geography

This land section is on the northern coast of Kauai

Kauai

Kauai or Kauai, known as Tauai in the ancient Kaua'i dialect, is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of , it is the fourth largest of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, and the 21st largest island in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle",...

 and includes a bay and canal. The terrain is varied and also includes a cliff (pali), river, and valley. Wainiha is 25.49 square miles.

Community demographics

As of 2009, Wainiha is home to 365 people. The population density is 14 people per square mile. The median household income is $53,097.

Etymology

The name is Hawaiian

Hawaiian language

The Hawaiian language is a Polynesian language that takes its name from Hawaii, the largest island in the tropical North Pacific archipelago where it developed. Hawaiian, along with English, is an official language of the state of Hawaii...

and literally translates to "unfriendly water", probably referring to the coastline's treacherous currents.